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Residential Locksmith in Claremont, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Claremont, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home for rekeys, repairs, replacements, lockouts and security upgrades. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith about your door and your situation.

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Claremont is a city where people tend to care about their houses. Along the tree-lined streets around the Village you find Craftsman bungalows and period homes from the early 1900s, many with their original hardware, and owners who would rather restore a lock than rip it out. Up in North Claremont and Claraboya, the homes are newer and sit on hillsides, with a different set of doors, gates and garage entries. A residential locksmith here needs to be comfortable with both worlds.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around full home lock service: rekeying after a move or a lost key, repairing sticky or worn cylinders, replacing hardware that has reached the end of its life, and upgrading doors that are not as secure as they should be. We are fully mobile. There is no shop to drive to; we bring the tools and parts to your door.

Whether you are a longtime homeowner on a Village side street, a renter who just got the keys to a place near the colleges, or a family in the foothills who wants every exterior door on one key, this page explains how we work, what affects the cost, and what to expect when you call (323) 997-8867.

How it works in Claremont

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what kind of door you have, what is happening (locked out, lost keys, a lock that binds, a break-in repair), and where you are in Claremont. We will ask a few questions so we can bring the right tools and likely parts.

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    Confirm who you are and that the home is yours

    For lockouts and any work that opens a door, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or have authority over the property, such as an ID matching the address or a lease. It protects residents and it is standard for responsible locksmiths.

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    Assess the hardware before touching it

    We look at the lock, strike, door and frame. On an older Craftsman, that may mean identifying a mortise lock and judging whether it can be rebuilt or rekeyed. On a newer hillside home, it often means checking deadbolts, smart locks and the garage entry.

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    Explain the options and the price factors

    Before work begins, we lay out the realistic choices, such as non-destructive entry, rekeying, repair or replacement, and explain what drives the cost so there are no surprises. You decide what makes sense for your home.

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    Do the work and test every lock

    We complete the rekey, repair, installation or upgrade, then operate each lock and key several times, checking that the door latches smoothly and the bolt fully throws. If a door is misaligned, we tell you rather than ignoring it.

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    Hand over keys and leave you with advice

    You get working keys, and we can suggest sensible next steps such as keying multiple doors alike, adding a better strike plate, or planning an upgrade for later. No pressure to do more than you need.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a lockout, a rekey, a repair and a full hardware replacement are different jobs with different labor and parts.
  • Lock type and quality: standard deadbolts, high-security cylinders, smart locks and antique mortise sets vary widely in parts cost and time.
  • Number of locks: rekeying one door is different from rekeying every exterior door so they share a single key.
  • Condition of the door and frame: worn, warped or damaged wood, especially on older homes, may need extra adjustment or reinforcement.
  • Restoration versus replacement: rebuilding original mortise hardware takes more hands-on time than swapping in modern hardware.
  • Time and access: after-hours calls and difficult access, such as a gated hillside property, can affect the final quote.

Why Claremont chooses us

  • In business since 1987 and led by owner David Shar, so the person guiding the work has decades of hands-on experience with homes like Claremont's.
  • Comfortable with period hardware: we can evaluate original mortise locks for rekeying or rebuilding instead of pushing you toward replacement.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a lockout or a break-in repair does not have to wait until morning.
  • Non-destructive entry first: we try to get you in without damaging the door or lock whenever the situation allows.
  • Clear explanation of options and price drivers before work starts, with no pressure to buy upgrades you do not need.
  • One provider for the whole house: rekeying, repairs, deadbolts, smart locks, garage entry doors and security upgrades.

Residential Locksmith across Claremont

In Claremont Village, centered on Yale Avenue, the older streets are full of Craftsman bungalows and period homes in ZIP code 91711. Many still carry original mortise locks with decorative escutcheons and knobs that are part of the home's character. When a key goes missing or a latch gets sluggish, we can often rekey or rebuild the existing lock so the house keeps its look while the security is brought up to date. Village shop owners near Yale Avenue also call us when they are locked out of a storefront.

Around The Claremont Colleges, many students, faculty and staff live in rentals and houses near campus, and turnover is frequent. Rekeying after a tenant leaves or a key is lost is a simple way to make sure no one has an old copy. Large institutional buildings on campus usually run their own master-key and access-control systems, and we can discuss that kind of work separately if it applies to you.

North Claremont and Claraboya sit higher up toward the foothills near Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, with newer and hillside homes that often have multiple entry points, side gates and garage doors. We reach customers from Foothill Boulevard, Indian Hill Boulevard, Base Line Road, Towne Avenue and Mills Avenue, with quick access to the 10 and the 210. Wherever you are in town, call (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in Claremont — FAQs

Can you rekey the original mortise lock on my Craftsman bungalow?
In many cases, yes. We look at the specific mortise lock first. If the mechanism is sound, rekeying or rebuilding it preserves the original hardware. If it is worn beyond reasonable repair, we will explain the options. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what you have.
Are you available at night and on weekends in Claremont?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your home, which means there is no storefront to drive to. Everything is handled at your door.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, while keeping the same lock hardware. Replacing swaps in a new lock entirely. Rekeying is often the better choice after a move or a lost key if the hardware is in good shape.
Will you damage my door if I am locked out?
We try non-destructive entry first, and most residential lockouts can be handled that way. If a lock is damaged or unusual, we will explain what is needed before proceeding.
Can you make all my exterior doors work with one key?
Yes. We can rekey or key-alike multiple locks so front, back and side doors all use the same key. Tell us how many doors you have when you call (323) 997-8867.
How do you price residential work without giving a flat rate over the phone?
Cost depends on the service, the lock type, how many locks are involved, the condition of the door and the time of day. We explain these factors and confirm the price before starting work.
Do you work on smart locks and security upgrades?
Yes. We can install and set up smart locks and upgrade deadbolts, strike plates and door hardware. Hillside homes in North Claremont and Claraboya often benefit from reviewing every entry point at once.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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